Decimal Division

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What is decimal division?

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Decimal division is the process of dividing numbers that have decimal points, allowing us to find how many times one number fits into another, including fractions of a whole.

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How do you divide a decimal by a whole number?

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To divide a decimal by a whole number, move the decimal point in the dividend (the number being divided) to the right until it becomes a whole number, and then divide as usual.

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What is the result of 7.8 ÷ 0.6?

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The result is 13.

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How do you split a total bill evenly among friends?

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To split a total bill evenly, divide the total amount by the number of friends.

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What is 102 ÷ 8?

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The result is $12.75.

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What is the process to divide a decimal by another decimal?

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To divide a decimal by another decimal, first convert the divisor (the number you are dividing by) into a whole number by moving the decimal point to the right, and then move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places.

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What is 24.52 ÷ 2?

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The result is 12.26.

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What is 4.236 ÷ 3?

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The result is 1.412.

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How do you round a decimal to the nearest hundredth?

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To round a decimal to the nearest hundredth, look at the third decimal place. If it is 5 or greater, round up the second decimal place by one. If it is less than 5, keep the second decimal place the same.

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What is 456 ÷ 5?

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The result is 91.2.